CW what is so bad about this guy that you wouldn’t give him the time of day?
It's Ginger's feelings that matter. Choosing $$$ over his family? That's as at odds with Ginger's values as it is with mine.
As for the other bits, you and I know Ginger is a sweet woman who desperately wants to connect despite her quick-to-NEXT shell. Mr-Saves-Alimony doesn't know that! So he comes across as desperate or insincere when he does the following-8:10am (likely scheduled) good morning texts, taking the day off work, and expressing being super-excited. I'm leaning toward desperate based on his unoriginal date plan (chain restaurant) and waffling on the details.
My point was that if Ginger predetermined it's a no, it would be kinder not to meet. If she meets, I hope it's with curiosity about the top 1-3 things giving her hope and pause to minimize misunderstandings, so if he could be a match there's a date #2. And try to enjoy it for what it is--a simple evening out having fun, presumably with a handsome guy. (:
